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    Why do wires tangle? - Ask the Naked Scientists , South Africa - 15.09.25

    Why do wires tangle? Is borehole water drinkable? Does sea ...

    Why do wires tangle? Is borehole water drinkable? Does sea water evaporate? Why are there no more intelligent hominids except humans? How are mountains formed? What makes up non-stick linings on frying pan and are they safe? Plus, the Volkswagen emis...

    Sep 25, 2015 Read more
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    Should we drink wee? - Ask the Naked Scientists , South Africa - 15.09.18

    What causes sleep paralysis? Is urine beneficial to drink? Can ...

    What causes sleep paralysis? Is urine beneficial to drink? Can we clone from fossils? How can galactic collisions occur? What is the difference between Bipolar and PTSD? Can carnivores eat other carnivores? Plus the first ever in vitro sperm genesis....

    Sep 18, 2015 Read more
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    Where did Homo naledi come from? - Ask the Naked Scientists , South Africa - 15.09.11

    How old are the Homo naledi remains? How do nails ...

    How old are the Homo naledi remains? How do nails end up in tyres to cause punctures? How did the H. naledi people see in the dark cave where the remains were found? Can vitiligo be reversed? Why were the H. naledi remains deposited in the Rising Sta...

    Sep 12, 2015 Read more
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    How can a headless chicken run? - Ask the Naked Scientists , South Africa - 15.08.28

    Does the intensity of the sun influence water evaporation, what ...

    Does the intensity of the sun influence water evaporation, what reasons could there be for a sudden drop in heart rate, how do fixed drug erruptions work, if you stop water from expanding will it still freeze, by keeping sick people alive are we gett...

    Aug 28, 2015 Read more
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    What determines your blood type? - Ask the Naked Scientists , South Africa - 15.08.21

    Is DNA set to replace the harddrive? Chris told us ...

    Is DNA set to replace the harddrive? Chris told us about a story where DNA could be used to store digital information and preserve essential knowledge for thousands of years. We then opened the lines and invited listeners to call in with their scienc...

    Aug 21, 2015 Read more
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    Can you microwave a cockroach? - Ask the Naked Scientists , South Africa - 15.08.14

    The Naked Scientist told us about a possible universal flu ...

    The Naked Scientist told us about a possible universal flu vaccine that is being researched. We then opened the lines to listeners to call in with their science related questions. What happens to a full container of water when you freeze it? Why does...

    Aug 14, 2015 Read more
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    How does rice fix a waterlogged phone? - Ask the Naked Scientists , South Africa - 15.08.07

    How do humans generate body heat, how does rice fix ...

    How do humans generate body heat, how does rice fix a waterlogged phone, how does a thermos flask store hot water without expanding from the steam, why don't airplanes gain height when flying strait, why do people lose consciousness if the cabin pres...

    Aug 7, 2015 Read more
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    Can you use a sonic boom as a weapon? - Ask the Naked Scientists , South Africa - 15.07.31

    Why do we get nosebleeds? Can you use a sonic ...

    Why do we get nosebleeds? Can you use a sonic boom as a weapon? Is it healthy to sleep under a blanket? What will happen when the sun dies? Why does staring at light help you sneeze? Can a loss of memory cause hearing problems? ...

    Jul 31, 2015 Read more
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    Are intelligent people more prone to depression? - Ask the Naked Scientists , South Africa - 15.07.24

    Are intelligent people more prone to depression? Will we ever ...

    Are intelligent people more prone to depression? Will we ever exceed the speed of light? What can survive inside a human stomach? Can rhymes help you to learn new things? How is the brightness of a light measured? How do bikes steer? Are balding men ...

    Jul 24, 2015 Read more
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    Why does the placebo effect work? - Ask the Naked Scientists , South Africa - 15.07.17

    Why does the placebo effect work? Why do we get ...

    Why does the placebo effect work? Why do we get goosebumps? Why does scratching relieve itches? How can you fix bad breath? Why is it hard to wee if someone else is there? How long does food stay in the stomach? Plus, why screams are scary....

    Jul 17, 2015 Read more
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